A good idea is to seek advice from people you trust: your friends, your family, your relationships, your colleagues, the pharmacist or family doctor. Ask them how long they go with their dentist if they can easily ask questions and what kind of dentist (generalist or specialist) they consult. It is important that you find a dentist with whom you have confidence.
What kind of dentist should I look?
The general dentists are trained to perform all sorts of treatments. If you have any unusual or difficult problems, your dentist may refer you to a practitioner who specializes in the following areas:
* Bucco-dentaire/maxillo-faciale surgery [stomatologiste] 
These practitioners performing surgical treatments, such as removing cysts, tumors and teeth difficult to extract. They may treat fractures or other problems affecting the jaw surgery, including temporo-mandibular joint. They also use methods similar to those of cosmetic surgery to treat cosmetic problems of the jaw and face.
* Orthodontics
 These practitioners correct positions of bad teeth with special equipment.
* Periodontology
 These practitioners specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of gum disease.